Larinus planus
This colorful little weevil was introduced into North American to control Canada Thistle,
a noxious weed. It looks like it's trying to do its job on a thistle at Strawberry Reservoir
in Wasatch County, Utah, but we all know how hardy weeds are. Which came first, the
thistle or the weevil? © Carol Davis 6-8-2009
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